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Midland Park

Elementary PTA

2015-2016

Parent Information Packet

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2015-2016

MPEPTA Executive Board Members

President

Toni Ann Tuosto

I'Wlce President

Kerri Schaefer

2"^ Vice President

201-670-7871

201-493-8444

Helene Rosso 201-445-2081

Recording Secretary

Deidre Canellas 201-652-2309

Corresponding Secretary

Suzanne Mayer 201-857-3465

Treasurer

Kathleen Chirkis

Budget and Finance

Barbara Tarleton

Membership

Demetra Pittas

201-251-4764

201-652-1890

201-445-2788

[email protected]

kerrilynnschaefer(§>gmail.com

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

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September 2015

Dear Parents,

Welcome back to a new school year! I hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable summer.

This parent packet containsvaluable information about the Midland Park ElementaryPTA -MPEPTA. Please takea moment to read through this packet and fill out the necessary forms. Lastyear we had several successful

fundraisers which enabled us to providesome wonderful events, programs, and services for our children. We haveanother exciting year planned!

Our theme this year is "TOGETHER WE CAN ...HAND IN HAND" lOurnew logo- designed bythe talented SophieMahoney -will be on all the MPEPTA paperwork sent home as well as communications sent in our weeklyemailnewsletter. Thiswill be the best and most eco-friendlyway to stay connected with the MPEPTA. Please make sure

we have your up-to-date email address so we can keep you informed of what is going on via our newsletter. Weare also launchinga new and improved PTA website and are on Facebook.Sotake the time and check us out.

Our PTA theme this year should say Together We Can- Hand in Hand in Hand because it is only with the

support of each member that the MPEPTA isable to provide services and opportunitiesfor our children! MidlandPark is a wonderful community and we are fortunate to have the continued support of our programs. To keep theMPEPTA goingstrong your support and involvement is necessary for us to continue providingvaluable programsand services.We need your help on our committees. Join the PTA and share your talents, meet new friends, andget involved inyour child'sschool.There is something for everyone! Pleasecontinue to support the MPEPTA byvolunteering for a committee or two on the form we have included at the back of this packet.

The MPEPTA will holdfour general meetings throughout the schoolyear. By attending these, you will stay wellinformed about the school and topics of interest in education. Please join us on September 22nd for our firstmeeting. Come and see what we have planned for the schoolyear and meet the executive board members andadministrators. Committee chairs will also be on hand to answer any questions.

Please note that the MPEPTA has provided Pre-K through 1^^ grade students with a folder and 2"^* grade throughgrade students with a planner to begin the school year.

Along with the Executive Committee, Ithank you for your contributions great or small! We are grateful for your

support, and each contribution iswelcomed and appreciated. We are excitedfor a brand new year filled withwonderful opportunities for our children. We thank you for your continued support!

Remember - TOGETHER WE CAN!

Please contact me with any questions or suggestions at (201)670-7871 or [email protected]

Iwish you an amazing school year! Together we can make this school year a memorable one!

Siricerely,

Toni Ann Tuosto

MPEPTA President

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MPEPTA Meet and Greet

Parents Coffee

Wednesday September 9^^

Highland School Cafeteria -8:30 am

All Godwin & Highland Parents are cordially invited to a meet and greet Parents

Coffee.

This Is a wonderful opportunity to meet the PTA Board Members, School Administrators, and

other Parents. Come and see what programs we offer!

We hope that you will join us - siblings welcome!

Midland Park Elementary PTA General Meeting

"Welcome Back"

Tuesday - September 22"^

7:30 pm

Highland School Media Center

Please join us for our first General Meeting for the 2015-2016 school year.PTA Officers,

Committee Chair Persons and School Administrators will be on hand to answer any questions.

This Isthe best opportunity to find out more Information about the MPEPTA and our

goals for this year. Most importantly we need your support, so that we may

make this school year be the best it can be!

We look forward to meeting with you all!

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2015-2016 HieHLAND/eODWIN ELEMENTARY PTA CALENDAR

*bQtes and Times are subject to change*

SEPTEMBER 3 First Dayof School4 School Spirit Day7 Schools closed Labor Day9 Meet and Greet Parent Coffee 8:30 a.m. (Highland Cafeteria)11 Highland/Godwin Room Rep Meeting 2:00 p.m. (Highland Cafeteria)11 BoxTops Collection16 Godwin Back to School Night (6:30 p.m.)16 KIDSTUFF Fundraiser ends Godwin School

17 Highland Back to School Night (6:30 p.m.)17 KIDSTUFF Fundraiser end Highland School18 3''̂ Annual Back to School Movie Night 7:30 p.m. (Highland Field)22 PTA General Meeting 7:30 p.m. (Highland Media Center)23 Schools closed Yom Kippur

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

2 School Spirit Day5 PTA Executive Board Meeting 7:30 p.m. (Highland Media Center)9 Box Tops Collection12 12:30 Dismissal - Staff Development Day/Columbus Day13 Picture Day (Godwin/Highland)14 Pumpkin Sale (Highland Field)16 Harvest Festival (Rain Date 10/23) 3:00-5:00 p.m. (Highland Field)21 Coffee Connection - 8:30 a.m. (Highland Cafeteria)22 Author visit K-3 - Alison Ashley Formento22 Invention Convention.6:30 pm Highland Gym23 Harvest Festival Rain Date

24 Panther Bowl -Parent Social

28 PTA General Meeting 7:30 p.m. (Highland Library)30 Halloween Class Parties/Parade 2:00

30 Trunk or Treat 4:00-5:00 Municipal Parking Lot

2 PTA Executive Board Meeting 7:30 p.m. (Highland Media Center)5-6 Schools Closed - NJ Teacher Convention

9-13 Fall Book Fair (Highland Library)11 Book Fair Evening Session 7:00-9:00 p.m. (Highland Media Center)13 School Spirit Day13 Box Top Collection17-19 12:30 Dismissal - Parent/Teacher Conferences

19 Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences25 12:30 Dismissal

26-27 Schools Closed - Thanksgiving Recess

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DECEMBER

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FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

3 Principal's Forunf\ 2:00 p.m. (Highland Sym)4 Spirit Day7 PTA Executive Board Meeting/Holiday Party 7:30 p.m11 Box Top Collection11 Holiday Workshop - 3:00-5:00 p.m. (Highland Gym)16 Highland School Winter Concert 7:00 p.m. (Highland Gym)23 Class Holiday Parties 11:30 a.m.23 12:30 Dismissal

24-1/2 Schools Closed - Holiday Recess4 Classes Resume

4 PTA Executive Board Meeting 7:30 p.m. (Highland Media Center)8 Spirit Day8 BoxTop Collection13 PTA General Meeting 7:30 p.m.18 School Closed - Staff Development Day/ Martin Luther King Day29 Highland School Talent Show 7:00 p.m. (Highland Gym)

1 PTA Executive Board Meeting 7:30 p.m. (Highland Media Center)5 School Spirit Day5 Godwin School Talent Show 7:00 p.m. (Highland Gym)12 Box Top Collection15-16 Schools Closed - Presidents' Day Recess19 Web-Based Coffee Connections

26 Artventures (Highland Gym)

3 New Kindergarten Parent Orientation 7:00 p.m. (Godwin School)4 School Spirit Day7 PTA Executive Board Meeting 7:30 p.m. (Highland Media Center)11 BoxTop Collection14 12:30 Dismissal - Staff Development Day14-18 Kindergarten Registration (Godwin School)22 PTA General Meeting/Scoop Night 7:30 p.m. (Highland Cafeteria)25-4/1 Schools Closed - Spring Recess

4 Classes Resume

4 PTA Executive Board Meeting 7:30 p.m. (Highland Media Center)8 School Spirit Day11-15 Cultural Awareness Week

15 Box Tops Collection22 Panther Prowl Fundraiser Highland Field27 Godwin and Highland Open House 6:00-8:00 p.m.28 Take Your Child to Work Day

2 PTA Executive Board Meeting 7:30 p.m. (Highland Media Center)2-6 Teacher Appreciation Week6 School Spirit Day13 Box Tops Collection19 Spring Concert 7:00 p.m. (Highland Gym)25 Field DayMeeting 2:00 p.m. (Highland Media Center)25 PTA General Meeting 3:00 p.m. (Highland Media Center )27 12:30 Dismissal - Field Day30 Schools Closed - Memorial Day

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JUNE

1 3^^ Srade Parent Orientation 8:30a.m. (Highland Gym)2 Kindergarten WelcomeParty 1:30 p.m.3 School Spirit Day4 6^*^ Grade Celebration Party (Highland Gym &Cafeteria)

6 PTA Executive Board Meeting 7:30 p.m. (Highland Media Center)7 6^^ Grade Musical 6:30 p.m. (Highland Gym)10 Box Tops Collection13 6^^ Grade BBQ14 6^^ Grade BBQ Rain Date16 6^^ Grade Promotion 7:00 p.m. (Highland Gym)15-21 12:30 Early Dismissal20 End of year class parties 11:30a.m.21 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! 12:30 Dismissal

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Drop Offand Pick Up Guidelines 2015-2016Schoors Open - Drive Carefully

Pleaseremember that school beginsat 8:20a.m. Please do not drop your child at school before 8 a.m. as there is nosupervision. In the event of an accident or an emergency, no one willbe availableto assist those children.

Godwin School Guidelines:

At Godwin School, besureyourchild haseverything needed for the day before you pull upto the curb. After the child exits thecar, please donotstayinthe drop offarea. Carefully move along soanother carmay takeyourplace. This will improve the flowof traffic on East Center Street. Children must be dropped off at the curb, not in the middle of the street.

Ifyouwish to watch yourchild enter the Godwin School building, youmustparkon EastCenter Streetbefore the dropoffareawith posted one hour parking. You maypark there and walkyour child to the school entrance.Thisalso applies to A.M.Kindergarten pickup at 11 a.m. as well as pickup at 2:50 p.m. Please park on EastCenter Streetand do not park in the NoParking area directly in front of the school.

Highland School Guidelines:

At Highland School, parents entering from Vreeland Avenue may:• drop their children in front of the school, on the school side• turn in the parking lot and drop off at the grass or sidewalk area

Parents entering from Highland Avenue, Godwin Avenue, or Prospect Street may:• drop their children offon the grass or sidewalk area from either the street or municipal lot

The MidlandPark Police Department respectfully requests that adults and children cross in the crosswalks and thatparents not park in the designated parking spots for borough employees (red) and borough business (yellow) as itinterferes with the normal flowof traffic creating an unsafe environment. They have also requested that cars not parknext to the islands, but park in the white lines only.

Please remind your children to obey the crossing guards and pay attention as they cross the street.

Thankyou foryour cooperation. These regulations were made in the best interest of our children's safetyand well-being. Ittakes everyone's cooperation to ensure the safetyofour children and the Midland ParkElementary PTA asks that youpleaseadhere to theseregulations to protectour children from unnecessary risks. Thank youagain andwishing everyone a safe andhealthy school year!

Kate Natoli & Shannon ShortwayHealth & Safety Chairs

Safety Tips• Slow down near schools, bus stops and playgrounds

• Obey lower speed limits in school zones

• Stop for school buses with flashing red lights and extended stop arms

• Never use a handheld cell phone while driving - it's the law

• Drive carefully in bad weather

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stay Connected With the MPEPTA

All year however YOU want to!

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hand in hand!

There are lots of ways to access all PTA information, forms and event details. Besure to get connected and stay connected however fits your lifestyle!

Here's where you will find us...

Veekly E-Newsletters - get an update of what's coming for the week in the PTA by signing up withour room rep to receive an email the beginningof each week. This is the most valuable way to knowi/hat's going on. Never forget Spirit Day againi E-blastsare sent out every Monday. You can also signip by emailing your email to [email protected].

PTA Website - go to http://midlandparkschools.kl2.nj.us/Domain/204 or visit us on the HighlandSchool page under ORGANIZATIONS. The site includes a calendar of events and activities, forms, contactinformation and more! Consider making it your HOME PAGE!

Text Messaging - MPEPTA Text Messages-Sign up for automatic text messages of important PTAinformation including School Closing information. Spirit Day notifications the day prior, assemblypresentations, and more. Text MPEPTA to 84483 (standard text messaging rates apply).

acebook- search for Midland Park MPEPTA and friend us! We'll keep you up on what's going on!

stay in touch with all MP District announcements by signing up for school wide e-blasts. Goe district home page, www.mpsnj.org . Click "register" on the top right hand of the screen,w the prompts to sign up for district wide emails.

2015-2016

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2015-2016 MPEPTA FundraisinQ Schedule

Fundraising is one of the basic necessities that make the MPEPTA run. We thought it is important to listfundroising programs we will be offering this year and approximate timing. This way you can decide how, when, andhow often you would like to help support the MPEPTA - the power is yours! All of the programs/services theMPEPTA offers ore supported through fundraising.

APPAREL SALE ~ YEAR LONO

ART FOR ME ~ WINTER

BOOK FAIR ~ FALL (11/10-14)

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION ~ YEAR LONG

FAMILY FUN NIGHTS ~ Family Movie Night ~September 18^"^, Trunk or Treat ~October 30^*^, and somesurprises!Break even events - more of a give back to the community

HARVEST FESTIVAL ~ OCTOBER 16'^

KIDSTUFF COUPON BOOKS ~ SEPTEMBER ~ The MPEPTA gets 50% of each book sold!!

MEMBERSHIP ~ YEAR LONG

PANTHER PROWL~ APRIL 17^^Afun walking fundraiser where all the kids participate! OneHundred (lOOYo) Percent of the profits go to theMPEPTA!

PARENT SOCIAL ~ Panther Bowl October 24th

PICTURE DAY- October 13^^

PUMPKIN SALE- OCTOBER 14 '̂̂

SCRIP Gift Cards - YEAR LONG

Gift card sale. Depending onthe merchant, 2-20% profit goes to the MPEPTA for each sale. Great to haveonhand for birthdays, holidays, and everyday use!

TALENT SHOWS JANUARY (Highland 1/29)FEBRUARY (Godwin 1/5)

Ifyouwish to volunteer onanyof the abovecommittees, please complete the MPEPTA volunteer form in thispacket.

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Midland Park Elementary PTA

PTA VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS

Includes: TITLE, DATE OF EVENT. CHAIRPERSON(S), and DESCRIPTIONThe descriptions have been fisted in order by Fundraisir^ Committees

and then Services Committees

FUNDRAISINS COMMITTEES:

FUNDRAISIN© COMMITTEE CHAIR ~ YEAR LONS ~ One Volunteer

Oversees the fundraising committees and reports to the Executive Board; attends Executive Board meetingseach month; helps out at all fundraising events

APPAREL SALE ~ YEAR LONS ~ Maria Cornetta A Lora Albertson

Help coordinateorders and distribute the items sold; sell apparel at the fundraisers and various events.

BOOK FAIR ~ FALL 11/9-11/13 Padma Dhalwani A Tammy TrommelenCommittee of parent volunteers that helps children select their books, man cash registers, set up/take down.Flexible shifts available.

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION ~ YEAR LONS ~ Debbie LongHelp with collecting, sorting, and redeeming of Box Tops for Education coupons.

EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS - YEAR LONG - Heather Hubert

Sale of vouchers for discounted boxes of delicious chocolote covered treats.

HARVEST FESTIVAL ~ OCTOBER 16^^ ~ Cheryl Boland and Diane AllenMany volunteers are needed to work on the Harvest Festival. Help is needed with set-up, running a carnivaltype booth, ticket booths, painting pumpkins, and clean-up. Many other volunteers will be needed for behind-the-scenes planning. This will be a fall fun fair after school. Games, prizes, activities - LOTS OF FUNII

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KIDSTUFF COUPON BOOKS ~ SEPTEMBER ~ Kerri Schacfer and Elaine Seals

Help distribute and collect order forms and coupon books.

MEMBERSHIP ~ YEAR LONS ~ Demetra Pittas

Recruit membership; communicate PTA initiatives to the members

PANTHER PROWL ~ APRIL 22nd~ Erin Oakes and Suzanne MayerHelp plan a fun event filled with music and exercise for the entire school. Help distribute and collect pledgeforms. Help with set-up and take down of tables and tents.

PARENT SOCIAL PANTHER BOWL ~ 10/24 Jaimie Caltabellatta A Jackie Bolton

A fun social night! Assist the chairperson in planning food, entertainment, decorations, ticket sales, etc.Sreat outlet for all you great party plannersllll

PICTURE DAY ~ October ~ Anna Marie Dilorgi and Ann LosquadroAssist in preparing children for their school pictures.

PROMOTION EVENTS (6^" GRADE) ~Organize promotion t-shirts, group picture, barbeque, dance, and ceremony; raising funds for promotionevents.

PUMPKIN SALE ~ OCTOBER ~ Heather Hubert and Corin Sonderfan

Help the children select and purchase pumpkins. Help with set-up and take down.

SCRIP Gift Cards ~ YEAR LONG ~ Lisa Guarini and April CatuognoTake orders; collect monies; distribute gift cards

TALENT SHOW ~ Highland January 29 '̂' ~ Kristin Dahl and Kerri Schaefer~ Godwin February ~ Bridget Galella & Shannon Shortway

Help coordinate acts and run this very entertaining show! Each student is given the opportunity to showcasetheir talent/variety act.

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SERVICE COMMITTEES:

SERVICES COMMITTEE CHAIR ~ YEAR LONS ~ One Volunteer

Oversee the service committeesand report to the Executive Board; attend Executive Board meetings onceamonth.

ARTVENTURES ART SHOW ~February 26''" Two VolunteersHelp organize and showcase the individual as well as group creativity of the Godwin and Highland Schoolstudents in an art show. Pieces from each student's art work are displayed at the event. The children arethe true stars of this show.

ASSEMBLIES ~ YEAR LONG ~ Angela CoprioHelp coordinate assemblies for the school year.

BAGEL BREAKFAST ~ SEPT. - OCT. ~ Corin Sonderfan, Kerri Schaefer,Toni Tuosto, Deb Olivier! &Sonia EspositoHelp coordinate bagel breakfast with third gradersand Mr. Galasso. All third graders will be invited.

BAKING/HOSPITALITY ~ YEAR LONG ~ Corin Sonderfon

Donate baked goodsand refreshments for various PTA events and/or work at bake sales. No meetings; greatfor all who enjoy baking. Accommodations are made for those who are unable to deliver baked goods.

BEAUTIFICATION ~ YEAR LONG ~ Barbara Tarleton & Tara Mansouri

Help beautify the appearance outside of both schools on a seasonal basis.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE ~ YEAR LONG ~ Barbara Tarleton

Reviewing fundraisers and servicesto make sure they stay on budget, assist Treasurer with fundraisingduties

BULLETIN BOARDS ~ YEAR LONG ~ Joan Doumas

Design and coordinate bulletin boards for PTA themes and programs.

CULTURAL AWARENESS WEEK ~ April ll^''-15th ~ Pat FantulinHelp plan and setup a wonderful week-long program which introduces students to different customs, art,food, music, etc. of different cultures from around the world.

CURRICULUM GRANTS ~ FALL ~ Deb Oliver!

Review grant applications; selecting programs to receive grant monies based on curriculum requirements

DIRECTORY ~ FALL ~ Two Volunteers

Help compile names and addresses for directory; organize, edit and publish school directory

EDUCATION COMMITTEE ~ YEAR LONG ~ Jennifer Triolo & Pat Fantulin

Communicateeducational issues to the parents; organizes the coffee connections.

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FAMILY FUN NI6HTS ~ Keppi Schaefep, Amy Schmidt and Toni TuostoVolunteers ape needed to set-up and break down the Family oriented events.

FAMILY SUPPORT ~ YEAR LONS ~ One Volunteer

Help support Highland/Godwin families during times of crisis. Volunteers make and deliver meals, providebaby-sitting, and supply other services as needed. IF AT ANY TIME DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR YOUKNOW OF A FAMILY WHO COULD USE OUR HELP, PLEASE CONTACT THE PTA PRESIDENT.

HOLIDAY WORKSHOP ~ December 11th ~ April Catuogno & Debbie LongThe workshop offers children a chance to create a holidaygift. Looking for crafty volunteers to workashift to assist the children in making a craft; help decorate the Highland gym; set up stations; help with setup and take down.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION ~ MARCH 14'^" 18th ~ Barbara TarletonIntroduce parents to the PTA by providing conversation and information.

KINDNESS COMMITTEE ~ YEAR LONG ~ Toni Carrea

Encourage students to perform random acts of kindness.

LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS ~ YEAR LONG ~

Help with various library duties one or two periods a week.

PLAYGROUND MATERIALS ~ Year Long ~ Elaine SealsInventory playground materials; advise Board what items are needed to be replaced

PUBLIC RELATIONS - Kerri Schaefer Si Joan Doumas - Social Media

READING CONNECTION ~ YEAR LONG ~ Ingrid da Costa <& Michelle DiBencdettiEncourages reading and tries to foster the love of reading through fun activities and events. Some of theevents that have been completed in the past: Warm up with a Book, D.E.A.R. Mystery Readers, and OneSchool, One Book. The Committee will also work together to bring an author or illustrator to the school tospeak to the children. If you love reading, please consider signing up for this committee.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES - Erin Oakes & Shannon ShortwayOverseeing the Ordering of School Supplies - convenientlypackaged according to Grade Level Lists.

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK ~ MAY 2'"'-MAY 6 '̂' ~ Trish Olson Si Ann LosquodroHelp plana breakfast, luncheon, and festivities for the teachers. Help decorate bulletin boards and theteacher's faculty rooms to this year's theme. Volunteers also help set up, serve, and clean upat thebreakfast and luncheon.

TIC TOC ~ YEAR LONG ~ Cindy Mohoney and Lauren MalcolmBring art reproductions into your child's classroom once a month and lead a brief discussion or project. Anon-lineschedule allows you to plan a TTC TOCsession. Research material and training is provided.Enthusiasmand willingness to work with children are the only requirements - not an art degree. The childrenand teachers love TTC TOC!

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MPEPTA Fundraising and Services Committee Volunteer Form

PLEASE sign up for as many committee's as you like. You will be contacted by the chairperson.Please return this sheet to your child's teacher by Friday, September 11th.

Ifyou have any questions, contact Toni Ann Tuosto at 201-670-7871 or [email protected]

NameEmail AddressPhone Number

I would consider the following role in this Committee

Fundraising Committee Chair

Apparel Sale Chair Vice-Chair

Art for Me Chair Vice-Chair

Book Fair - Chair Vice-Chair

Box Tops for Education Chair Vice-Chair

Family Fun Nights Chair Vice-Chair

Family Fun Nights - Trunkor Treat Chair Vice-Chair

Harvest Festival Chair Vice-Chair

Kidstuff Books Chair Vice-Chair

Membership Chair Vice-Chair

Panther Prowl Chair Vice-Chair

Parent Social Chair Vice-Chair

Picture Day Chair Vice-Chair

Pumpkin Sale Chair Vice-Chair

School Spirit Shop Chair Vice-Chair

SCRIP Gift cards Chair Vice-Chair

Talent Show-Godwin Chair Vice-Chair

Talent Show - Highland Chair Vice-Chair

Services Committee Chair

ArtVentures Chair Vice-Chair

Assemblies Chair Vice-Chair

Baking and Hospitality Chair Vice-Chair

Bagel Breakfast (3rd grade) Chair Vice-Chair

Beautification Chair Vice-Chair

Bulletin Boards Chair Vice-Chair

Budget & Finance Chair Vice-Chair

Cultural Awareness Week Chair Vice-Chair

Curriculum Grants Chair Vice-Chair

Directory Chair Vice-Chair

Education Chair Vice-Chair

Family Support Chair Vice-Chair

Graduation Festivities Chair Vice-Chair

Health & Safety Chair Vice-Chair

Holiday Workshop Chair Vice-Chair

Kindness Chair Vice-Chair

Kindergarten Registration Chair Vice-Chair

Laminating Chair Vice-Chair

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Membership Chair Vice-Chair

Playground Materials Chair Vice-Chair

Public Relations Chair Vice-Chair

Reading Connection Chair Vice-Chair

Teacher Appreciation Week.... Chair Vice-Chair

TICTOC Chair Vice-Chair

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MPEPTA Program Survey

Hi,We would like to hear from you.Please take a minute to answer the following questions.

What 3 PTA services do you think are most important to your children?

What is your favorite event?

What do you think the PTA does well?

Where could there be improvement?

Do you have any ideas about programs or services that the PTA currently does not offerthat you think we should?

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MIDLAND PARK PTA FUND RAISING SPIRITWEAR SALE

PLEASE RETURN ORDER FORMS TO SCHOOL OFFICE WITH PAYMENT BY SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: MPEPTA

STUDENT NAME PHONE # EMAIL

SCHOOL TEACHER/HOMEROOM GRADE

TOTAL GARMENTS ORDERED TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED

ITEM COLOR YOUTH SIZE** 1 QTY PRICE ADULT SIZE'^'^ QT\ PRICE TOTAL

CAMOUFLAGE

Performance Tees

Lime Green

Black

8 M L 18 M L

$ 17.00

$ 17.00

8 M L XL

8 M L XL

$ 17.00

$ 17.00

CREW NECK

SWEATSHIRTS**

GREEN

BLACK

8 M L

8 M L

$ 15.00

$ 15.00

8 M L XL

8 M L XL

$ 15.00

$ 15.00

PULLOVER

HOODED

SWEATSHIRTS**

WHITE

GRAY

GREEN

BLACK

8 M L

8 M L

8 M L

8 M L

$ 21.00

$ 21.00

$ 21.00

$ 21.00

8 M L XL

8 M L XL

8 M L XL

8 M L XL

$ 21.00

$ 21.00

$ 21.00

$ 21.00

FULL ZIP

HOODED

SWEATSHIRTS**

WHITE

GRAY

GREEN

BLACK

8 M L

8 M L

8 M L

8 M L

$ 25.00$ 25.00

$ 25.00

$ 25.00

8 M L XL

8 M L XL

8 M L XL

8 M L XL

$ 28.00

$ 28.00$ 28.00

$ 28.00

TIE DYE

HOODIES**

Lime Green

Black

8 M L

8 M L

$ 32.00

$ 32.00

8 M L XL

8 M L XL

$ 32.00

$ 32.00

ELASTIC BOTTOM

SWEATPANTS

GRAY

GREEN

BLACK

8 M L

8 M L

8 M L

$ 18.00

$ 18.00

$ 18.00

8 M L XL

8 M L XL

8 M L XL

$ 18.00$ 18.00

$ 18.00

OPEN BOTTOM

SWEATPANTS

GRAY

BLACK

8 M L

8 M L

$ 18.00

$ 18.00

8 M L XL

8 M L XL

$ 18.00

$ 18.00

TEE

SHIRTS

WHITE

GRAY

GREEN

BLACK

8 M L

8 M L

8 M L

8 M L

$ 10.00$ 10.00

$ 10.00

$ 10.00

8 M L XL

8 M L XL

8 M L XL

8 M L XL

$ 10.00

$ 10.00

$ 10.00$ 10.00

LONG SLEEVE

T-SHIRTS

GRAY

GREEN

BLACK

8 M L

8 M L

8 M L

$ 14.00$ 14.00

$ 14.00

8 M L XL

8 M L XL

8 M L XL

$ 14.00$ 14.00

$ 14.00

TIE-DYE

T-SHIRTS

Lime Green

Dark Green

Black

8 M L

8 M L

8 M L

$ 16.00

$ 16.00

$ 16.00

8 M L XL

8 M L XL

8 M L XL

$ 16.00$ 16.00

$ 16.00

LONG SLEEVE

TIE-DYE TEES

Lime Green

Black

8 M L

8 M L

$ 20.00

$ 20.00

8 M L XL

8 M L XL

$ 20.00$ 20.00

PERFORMANCE

TEES

GREEN

BLACK

8 M L

8 M L

$ 17.00$ 17.00

8 M L XL

8 M L XL

$ 17.00$ 17.00

GOLF

SHIRTS

WHITE

GREEN

BLACK

8 M L

8 M L

8 M L

$ 16.00$ 16.00

$ 16.00

8 M L XL

8 M L XL

8 M L XL

$ 16.00$ 16.00

$ 16.00

FLANNEL

PANTS

Green/White

Green/Black

8 M L

8 M L

$ 22.00

$ 22.00

8 M L XL

8 M L XL

$ 22.00$ 22.00

Long LengthMESH

SHORTS

GRAY

GREEN

BLACK

8 M L

8 M L

8 M L

$ 18.00

$ 18.00

$ 18.00

8 M L XL

8 M L XL

8 M L XL

$ 18.00$ 18.00

$ 18.00

Long Performance

SHORTS BLACK 8 M L $ 18.00 8 M L XL $ 18.00

TIE DYE

CHEER SHORTS

Lime Green

Black

8 M L

8 M L

$ 18.00$ 18.00

8 M L XL

8 M L XL

$ 18.00$ 18.00

'^'^FOR ADULT SIZE 2XL, ADD $2.00 PER ITEM & NOTE ABOVE(P) Optional Personalization is available for $8 per item - List on Page 2 under Miscellaneous Items

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MIDLAND PARK PTA FUND RAISING SPIRITWEAR SALE

lEEN PRINTED LOGO RHINESTONE/GEM LOGOS, SELECT WHERE APPLICABLE ON PAGE 2SCREEN

FOR ALL

PRINTED LOGO

ITEMS ON PAGE 1

RHINESTONE/GEM LOGOS, SELECT WHERE APPLICABLE(1) I Heart Panthers - Silver i »(2) I Heart Panthers - Green(3) 2 Paw - Silver(4) 1 Paw -Silver ISflMgragH(5) Panthers - Silver(6) Panthers - Green iSFlSliilE^ I(7) Panthers Paws -Silver riiiiTirlllrrntri j

^ANTHERS***BLING-WEAR***

ITEMS with RHINESTONE/GEM LOGOS

ITEM COLORlGEM LOGO (circlet) | SIZE (Youth-Y**, Adult-A] PRICE I TOTAL

FITTED

TEE SHIRTS

TANK

TOPS

FULL ZIP

HOODIES

PULLOVER

HOODIES

OPEN BOTTOM

SWEATPANTS

CHEER

SHORTS

FLEECE

HEADBANDS

'^'^FOR ADULT SIZE 2XL, ADD $2.00 PER ITEM & NOTE ABOVE

**YOUTH SIZE SWEATSHIRTS TEND TO RUN SMALL.

YOU ARE UNCERTAIN WHICH SIZE, WE SUGGEST YOU USE THE LARGER SIZE*

Dark Items will be printed with White Logo • Light Colored Items will be printed with Dark Green logo.

SIZE REFERENCE:

YOUTH: S: 6-8, M: 10-12, L: 14-16Fitted Tees/Tank Tops/Caprls are Girls'/Ladies' Sizes All other items are Unisex

CAR MAGNET

MISCELLANEOUS MERCHANDISE

ITEM PRICE

CAR MAGNETS

TOTE BAGS 1Light Weight Cotton Bags - Natural with Black Handles 1 $8.00

SPANDEX

HEADBANDS

PINK

BLACK

with Midland Park Imprintwith Midland Park Imprint

1 $12.001 $12.00

NAME PERSONALIZATIONS

Any of the items Noted (P)Optional name is available

ITEM{S) PRINT NAME

CLEARLY

$8.00 per item

TOTAL

ORDER ONLINE at WWW.SCH00LTEAM STORESXOM

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2015-2016 SCHOOL YEARMake this year a special one for you and your child become a room representative!11 Roomrepresentatives are volunteers whoworkwith teachers, parents, school administrators and the Midland ParkElementary PTA to provide the little "extras" for our children during the school year.

Room Representative's responsibilities include:Attend the Room Rep. meeting/orientation

meeting 9/11 (2pm)

• Attend ALL (5) General PTA Meetings• Attend (1) Principal's Open Forum with

Ms. Bache & Mr. Galasso

• Speak to parents about PTA activities andmembership at Back to School night.Godwin 9/16, Highland 9/17

• Collect Emergency Telephone forms from eachparent

• Coordinate 2 yearly teacher gifts(Holiday & End of Year only)

Room Representatives are organizedand managed through the PTA and therefore all Room Reps must bemembers of the PTA, All Room Reps must also be e-mail efficient. Two (2) Room Reps and (1) alternateareneeded for each class. Nameswill be drawn in a lottery if there are severalvolunteers. Room Representativeswill be notified by e-mail.

To volunteer as a Room Representative, please complete this form and email to Helene RossoHelene32(S)optonline.net. Any questions, please contact Helene 201-650-7675 or atHelene32(5)optonline.net

PLEASE FILLOUT FORM IN THE ORDER OF CLASS PREFERENCE FOR SERVING AS ROOM REPRESENTATIVE

Yes... I want to be a Room Representative!

Name Home #

Organize (3) class partiesHalloween, Holiday Party, End of Year

(pleasenote: no siblingsare allowed toattend class parties)Assist with Field DayContact parents for emergencies

(ie, early dismissals, etc.)Act as a pointof contact/resource for schooland PTA information for other parents

E-mail address Cell #:.

Work#:

Student's Name_

Student's Name_

Student's Name

Grade in Sept,

Grade in Sept.

Grade in Sept.

Teacher

Teacher

Teacher

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PTA EMERGENCY TELEPHONE RECORD

Please complete the brief form below. This form MUST be completed Individuallv for everychild. The information you provide will be used by your child's Room Representative in theevent of a school emergency or occurrence of the same nature. Thank you for yourcooperation. Please return your completed form{s) by September 10th.

Student's Last Name

Parent's Name(s)

Home Phone

Teacher

Preschool • am • PM

First Name

Email:

Cell Phone:

Grade:

The MPEPTA will be sendingall communication via email. Please let us know If there Is an additional emailaddress besides the one listed above that you would like communication sent to:

In the event of an emergency/early dismissal, you will be contacted by your room representative at thenumbers listed above. Ifyou cannot be reached at any of the numbers provided, your room representativewill attempt to reach your emergency contacts. You may also sign up for text alerts by texting MPEPTA to63784 (standard text messaging rates apply). Thisservice Is provided courtesy of Midland Park Press.

Emergency Contacts

1. Name Phone

2. Name Phone